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Electronically addressable microencapsulated ink and display thereof
Assignee: E Ink Corp
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Filing: 2002-07-22
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Granted: 2003-11-25
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Expires: 2022-07-22
Abstract
Abstract We describe a system of electronically active inks which may include electronically addressable contrast media, conductors, insulators, resistors, semiconductive materials, magnetic materials, spin materials, piezoelectric materials, optoelectronic, thermoelectric or radio frequency materials. We further describe a printing system capable of laying down said materials in a definite pattern. Such a system may be used for instance to: print a flat panel display complete with onboard drive logic; print a working logic circuit onto any of a large class of substrates; print an electrostatic or piezoelectric motor with onboard logic and feedback or print a working radio transmitter or receiver.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph M. Jacobson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 04:15
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/37; G09F9/372; B; B41; B41J; B41J2/00; B41J2/005; B41J2/01; B41J2/015; B41J2/02; B41J3/00; B41J3/407; B41J3/4076; B82; B82Y; B82Y20/00; C; C09; C09D; C09D11/00; C09D11/30; C09D11/50; G02; G02B; G02B26/00; G02B26/02; G02B26/026; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/13; G02F1/133; G02F1/1333; G02F1/1334; G04; G04B; G04B47/00; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/14; G06F3/1423; G06F3/1446; G06F3/147; B41J2202/00; B41J2202/01; B41J2202/04; G02F1/133305; G02F1/13336; G02F1/1343; G02F1/13439; G02F1/165; G02F1/166; G02F1/167; G02F1/1675; G02F1/16757; G02F2202/00; G02F2202/28; G09G; G09G2380/00; G09G2380/04; H; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/09; H05K1/092; H05K1/097; H05K3/00; H05K3/10; H05K3/105; H05K3/12; H05K3/1241; H10; H10K; H10K10/00; H10K10/40; H10K10/46; H10K10/462; H10K85/00; H10K85/30; H10K85/60; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 57
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A microencapsulated contrast media system comprising a plurality of individual cells, at least one of said plurality of individual cells filled with an electronically addressable contrast media, wherein said contrast media comprises a polymer-building block or a cross-linking agent adapted to form a solid layer at an interface of said contrast media.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
A microencapsulated contrast media system comprising a plurality of individual cells, at least one of said plurality of individual cells filled with an electronically addressable contrast media, wherein said contrast media comprises a polymer-building block or a cross-linking agent adapted to form a solid layer at an interface of said contrast media.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The microencapsulated contrast media system of claim 1 wherein said contrast media further comprises at least one species of electrophoretic particles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The microencapsulated contrast media system of claim 1 wherein said contrast media further comprises a first species of electrophoretic particles having a first optical property and a second species of electrophoretic particles having a second optical property.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The microencapsulated contrast media system of claim 3 wherein said first optical property is different from said second optical property.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The microencapsulated contrast media system of claim 3 wherein said first optical property is color black.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The microencapsulated contrast media system of claim 5 wherein said contrast media further comprises at least one species of electrophoretic particles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The microencapsulated contrast media system of claim 3 wherein said first and second species are oppositely charged.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The microencapsulated contrast media system of claim 1 wherein said contrast media is dispersed in a dielectric solvent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The microencapsulated contrast media system of claim 8 wherein said dielectric solvent is adapted to facilitate bistability of said contrast media.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The microencapsulated contrast media system of claim 9 wherein said dielectric solvent comprises a gel or a polymer material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
A microencapsulated contrast media system comprising a plurality of individual cells, at least one of said plurality of individual cells filled with an electronically addressable contrast media dispersed in a dielectric solvent, wherein said dielectric solvent is adapted to facilitate bistability of said contrast media.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
A microencapsulated contrast media system comprising a plurality of individual cells, at least one of said plurality of individual cells filled with an electronically addressable contrast media dispersed in a dielectric solvent, wherein said dielectric solvent is adapted to facilitate bistability of said contrast media.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
A electrophoretic display comprising a plurality of individual cells, at least one of said plurality of individual cells filled with an electronically addressable contrast media, wherein said contrast media comprises a polymer-building block or a cross-linking agent adapted to form a solid layer at an interface of said contrast media.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
A electrophoretic display comprising a plurality of individual cells, at least one of said plurality of individual cells filled with an electronically addressable contrast media, wherein said contrast media comprises a polymer-building block or a cross-linking agent adapted to form a solid layer at an interface of said contrast media.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrophoretic display of claim 12 wherein said contrast media further comprises at least one species of electrophoretic particles.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
The electrophoretic display of claim 12 wherein said contrast media further comprises a first species of electrophoretic particles having a first optical property and a second species of electrophoretic particles having a second optical property.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrophoretic display of claim 14 wherein said first optical property is different from said second optical property.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrophoretic display of claim 14 wherein said first and second species are oppositely charged.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electrophoretic display of claim 12 wherein said contrast media is dispersed in a dielectric solvent.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrophoretic display of claim 17 wherein said dielectric solvent is adapted to facilitate bistability of said contrast media.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electrophoretic display of claim 12 further comprising an electrode layer disposed on top of said plurality of individual cells.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
43 words
A electrophoretic display comprising a plurality of individual cells, at least one of said plurality of individual cells filled with an electronically addressable contrast media dispersed in a dielectric solvent, wherein said dielectric solvent is adapted to facilitate bistability of said contrast media.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
43 words
A electrophoretic display comprising a plurality of individual cells, at least one of said plurality of individual cells filled with an electronically addressable contrast media dispersed in a dielectric solvent, wherein said dielectric solvent is adapted to facilitate bistability of said contrast media.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrophoretic display of claim 20 wherein said contrast media further comprises at least one species of electrophoretic particles.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electrophoretic display of claim 20 further comprising an electrode layer disposed on top of said plurality of individual cells.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for the manufacture of an electrophoretic display comprising the steps of: (a) providing a radiation-curable substrate; (b) imagewise exposing said radiation-curable substrate to a radiation source thereby forming a plurality of individual cells in said radiation-curable substrate; and (c) filling at least one of said plurality of individual cells with an electrophoretic contrast media; said contrast media comprising a polymer-building block or a cross-linking agent.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for the manufacture of an electrophoretic display comprising the steps of: (a) providing a radiation-curable substrate; (b) imagewise exposing said radiation-curable substrate to a radiation source thereby forming a plurality of individual cells in said radiation-curable substrate; and (c) filling at least one of said plurality of individual cells with an electrophoretic contrast media; said contrast media comprising a polymer-building block or a cross-linking agent.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 23 wherein said radiation-curable substrate is flexible.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 23 , wherein said radiation-curable substrate is exposed to a radiation source through a photomask.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 23 further comprising the step of forming a solid layer at an interface of said contrast media that seals said at least one of said plurality of individual cells.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 23 further comprising the step of applying a transparent electrode layer on top of said plurality of individual cells.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 23 wherein said radiation source comprises an ultraviolet light source or a heat source.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 23 wherein said contrast media phase comprises at least one species of electrophoretic particle.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 23 wherein said contrast media comprises a first species of electrophoretic particles having a first optical property and a second species of electrophoretic particles having a second optical property.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrophoretic display of claim 30 wherein said first optical property is different from said second optical property.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrophoretic display of claim 30 wherein said first and second species are oppositely charged.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 30 wherein said dielectric solvent is adapted to facilitate bistability of said contrast media.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 23 wherein said contrast media is dispersed in a dielectric.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for manufacturing an electrophoretic display comprising the steps of: (a) providing a liquid suspension, comprising a first species of electrophoretic particles having a first optical property and a means of forming a solid layer; (b) providing a substrate; (c) distributing said liquid suspension onto the substrate; and (d) forming a solid layer on said substrate by exposing said liquid suspension to a stimulus, wherein said solid layer comprises at least part of a cellular structure.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for manufacturing an electrophoretic display comprising the steps of: (a) providing a liquid suspension, comprising a first species of electrophoretic particles having a first optical property and a means of forming a solid layer; (b) providing a substrate; (c) distributing said liquid suspension onto the substrate; and (d) forming a solid layer on said substrate by exposing said liquid suspension to a stimulus, wherein said solid layer comprises at least part of a cellular structure.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 35 , wherein said substrate is flexible.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 35 , wherein said stimulus comprises a radiation source.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 37 , wherein said radiation source comprises an ultraviolet light source or a heat source.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 37 , wherein said liquid suspension is exposed to said radiation source through a photomask.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 35 , wherein said stimulus comprises addition of a polymer-building block or a cross-linking agent.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 35 , wherein said means of forming a solid layer comprises a polymer-building block, a cross-linking agent, a heat-curable polymer, or a photocurable polymer.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 35 , wherein said liquid suspension is distributed onto said substrate through an aperture.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 42 , wherein said liquid suspension is distributed in a pattern.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 35 wherein said liquid suspension further comprises a second species of electrophoretic particles having a second optical property.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 44 wherein said first optical property is different from said optical property.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 44 wherein said first and second species are oppositely charged.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 35 wherein the step of distributing said liquid suspension comprises printing.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 35 wherein said solid layer completely encloses at least part of said cellular structure.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 35 further comprising the step of forming a solid layer at an interface of said liquid suspension that seals said at least part of said cellular structure.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 35 wherein said liquid suspension further comprises a dielectric solvent.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 50 wherein said dielectric solvent is adapted to facilitate bistability of said liquid suspension.
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